Christfried Burmeister facts for kids
Christfried Burmeister (who later changed his name to Christfried Puurmeister) was an Estonian speed skater. He was born on May 26, 1898, in Tallinn, Estonia, and passed away on July 12, 1965, in Bradford, England. He is best known for competing in the 1928 Winter Olympics.
Christfried Burmeister: An Olympic Skater
Christfried Burmeister was a talented athlete from Estonia. He specialized in speed skating, a sport where skaters race on ice to see who can cover a certain distance the fastest. His skills led him to represent his country on the world stage.
Competing at the 1928 Winter Olympics
In 1928, Christfried Burmeister traveled to the Winter Olympics. This was a big moment for him and for Estonia. He competed in several speed skating events:
- He finished 15th in the 500 metres race. This is a short, fast sprint.
- He placed 19th in the 1500 metres event. This race is a bit longer, testing both speed and endurance.
- He came in 24th in the 5000 metres competition. This is a much longer distance, requiring a lot of stamina.
The 1924 Olympics Mix-Up
Christfried Burmeister was also supposed to go to the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix, France. However, he was later withdrawn from the competition. There was a bit of a mix-up! The Estonian sports officials didn't send the message about his withdrawal to the Olympic organizers in time. Because of this, the Estonian flag was still proudly shown at the opening ceremony, even though Christfried wasn't competing.
